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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Plays 2000th Performance at London County Hall Today
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2024
Today, Saturday 27 January, Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution celebrates 2000 performances at London County Hall.
GISELLE: REMIX Will Run At Pleasance Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
GISELLE: REMIX, created by Jack Sears and Hannah Grennell, is a captivating evening of cabaret, drag, and stunning choreography.
Rachel Tucker And Tori Allen-Martin To Join Eric McCormack And Oliver Tompsett in WILD ABOUT YOU
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Join Rachel Tucker and Tori Allen-Martin as they join the cast of Wild About You! Get all the details on this exciting cast announcement featuring Eric McCormack and Oliver Tompsett.
Playwright Mark Ravenhill to Join The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Playwright Mark Ravenhill joins the cast of The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party, featuring top improvisers.
The Stage Door Theatre's Inaugural Production Will Be Stephen Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
The Stage Door Theatre announces its inaugural production of Stephen Sondheim's Marry Me a Little, directed by Robert McWhir.
Review: RICKY SIM: COMING OUT TO DEAD PEOPLE (AN ASIAN QUEER STORY), Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - January 26, 2024
'Ricky Sim: Coming Out to Dead People (An Asian Queer Story) is a beautifully heartbreaking show that does a wonderful job of toeing the line between grief and humour, giving Sim the chance to make the audience laugh and cry within an hour.'
Review: HEART, Brixton House
by Debbie Gilpin - January 26, 2024
“This is perhaps a story for all the misfits, all those who have ever felt ‘other’.” Jade Anouka’s debut play tells the story of love, heartbreak, mental health challenges, and fresh starts - it’s (mostly) a monologue, backed by music from Grace Savage, and has previously been produced by Audible Theater, with live performances in New York and Edinburgh ahead of this run.
IN AND OUT OF CHEKHOV'S SHORTS Comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Chekhov is one of the great writers of the 20th Century and these tales, adapted and directed by Eliot Giuralarocca remain as memorable and bracing as jumping into a cold plunge pool after a hot sauna!
Peter Joback and Milan van Waardenburg to Join LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
New casting has been announced for LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre, with Swedish star, Peter Jöback and Dutch leading artist, Milan van Waardenburg taking on the role of Jean Valjean respectively in the critically acclaimed production. 
Photos: Matt Smith and More in Rehearsal For AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
All new rehearsal photos have been released of Matt Smith and more in An Enemy of the People, opening next month at the Duke of York's Theatre. Check out the photos here!
THE ACROBATIC SWAN LAKE Comes to Sadler's Wells This June 2024
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
The Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe's The Acrobatic Swan Lake has dazzled sold-out audiences around the world since its premiere in 2004 and is now returning to London this Summer for a strictly limited run.
PLAZA SUITE Extends By Two Weeks in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
The West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE will extend its season at the Savoy Theatre by two weeks and will now run until 13 April 2024.
HADESTOWN Extends in London to December 2024; Check Out New Rehearsal Photos!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Due to popular demand, the multi award-winning Hadestown, which opens at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024, has already announced its extension in the West End with tickets now available through to 22 December 2024.  Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Review: JOHN TOTHILL: THE LAST LIVING LIBERTINE, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - January 26, 2024
Ultimately, John Tothill: The Last Living Libertine is a fascinating, rambly take on not only Catholocism but a range of topics that will have you in stitches. Tothill somehow manages to prove his hypothesis that Catholicism is the same as Acid Techno with a brilliant ending that has the audience members on their feet.
Dirty Hare's GUNTER to Transfer to London's Royal Court
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2024
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the transfer of Dirty Hare’s award-winning production of Gunter, co-created by Lydia Higman, Julia Grogan and Rachel Lemon. 
London's Imaginarium Gallery to Open with The History of Panto: An Immersive Exhibit
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2024
The Imaginarium Gallery, a new venue for immersive art, is opening on Drury Lane in London’s West End Theatreland district. 
WEST END MUSICAL LOVE SONGS Returns at the Apollo Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
The West End’s number one concert series returns for its second instalment of West End Musical Love Songs.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: I Will Vote For The Party That Prioritises Music in Schools
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2024
Andrew Lloyd Webber has said he will vote for whichever political party makes music in schools a priority.
Tickets from £25 for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2024
Welcome to Hill Valley! Take an electrifying ride back in time as the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's West End as a groundbreaking new musical adventure! Save up to 40% on Back To The Future: The Musical
'Bob Geldolf Has Been a Challenging Partner' Says JUST FOR ONE DAY Writer John O'Farrell
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 26, 2024
The writer of new Live Aid musical, Just For One Day, has said that Bob Geldof has been a challenge to work with on the show.
Michael Ahomka-Lindsay Will Join CABARET at the Kit Kat Club in March
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Michael Ahomka-Lindsay will join the company of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB as Clifford Bradshaw beginning Monday 11 March 2024.
THE COLOR PURPLE is Now in UK Cinemas; Soundtrack Also Available Now!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
The highly-anticipated motion picture The Color Purple has been released today in UK cinemas. A film about empowerment, the film's accompanying soundtrack, ‘The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)', is also available now.
New Musical HERE & NOW, Featuring the Music of Steps, Will Premiere in November
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
The world premiere of HERE & NOW, a brand-new musical using the iconic music of UK pop band Steps, with an original book by Shaun Kitchener, will open at The Alexandra, Birmingham for a limited engagement from 9 – 24 November 2024.
Interview: 'Why Can't I Be a Cowboy?': Actor Emily Benjamin on Sexism, Silliness and Sword Fights in BRONCO BILLY - THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - January 26, 2024
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Emily Benjamin, who plays New York socialite Antoinette Lily. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the show, her own love for country music and what she hopes audiences take away from the show.
Tawny Dog Productions Presents BRAIN HEMINGWAY At Canal Café Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2024
Tawny Dog Productions presents BRAIN HEMINGWAY, the critically acclaimed one-act musical comedy will be in Little Venice this February. 

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